Category Archives: Community Support

Safety Plan for Our Restart

COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN at Harbour City Dental Hygiene The most important thing we can all do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community is to diligently pre-screen for any symptoms or close contact with symptomatic people and remain … Continue reading

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Congratulations Heather … !!

Dear Heather, From all of us at CDHA, we would like to congratulate you on the 17th anniversary of your independent dental hygiene practice. At CDHA, independent practice continues to be a priority as we believe it not only plays … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

We want to wish all of our wonderful clients a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Harbour City Dental Hygiene.  All the very best to everyone in the New Year..!  2020 will be a good … Continue reading

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Win a Premium Electric Toothbrush

Happy Wednesday Everyone…We have a few premium electric toothbrushes to be won!. Book your dental hygiene appointment today. Your name will be automatically entered into our draw. Draws will be held around the beginning of each month until supplies last. … Continue reading

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Recent Winners

We are holding a draw at the beginning of each month for a Premium Electric Toothbrush (while supplies last).  Any clients who have come in for a dental hygiene appointment during the month previous will be automatically entered into our draw. Here … Continue reading

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A BIG Thank you..

Many thanks to all the people and suppliers who donated to the Share a Smile dental mission this year and to the “GoFundMe” page after all their dental equipment was stolen on September 29/30-2018.  THANK YOU: Densply, Sunstar/Butler, Germiphene, GC America … Continue reading

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National Dental Hygienists Week

National Dental Hygienists Week  is almost here: April is Oral Health Month, and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week (NDHW).  It runs from April 7‒13.  The focus this year is on the importance of maintaining good oral … Continue reading

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New Fee Schedule Coming….

Hello Everyone… We have just received the new fee schedule for 2018 from the BC Dental Hygienists’ Association.  The new fees will come into effect on February 1-2018.  If you are due for your dental hygiene appointment, please call or … Continue reading

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A Big Thank You..!!!

We would like to send out a BIG “Thank You” to Crest+Oral-B, Colgate, Sunstar/Butler and the BCDHA for their very generous donations of toothbrushes & oral hygiene supplies.  A couple of very worthy charity groups will benefit from these donations as … Continue reading

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Keep Your Dental Hygiene Up To Date…

It’s time to book your dental hygiene appointment….Here are some important facts: Keeping your dental hygiene up to date is an important part of your overall health. Not only is your oral health an important part of your appearance and sense of well-being, … Continue reading

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Another Successful Dental Mission

The Share a Smile team has completed another successful dental mission in the Nootka Sound area of Vancouver Island.  The team started out travelling to Kyuquot for a 2 day clinic there.  Another 2 day clinic in Zeballos and finally … Continue reading

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New Dental Mission to Nootka Sound…

Hello Everyone,  Share a Smile Society is looking for volunteers for our next dental mission coming up August 2017 and BCDHA is helping to sponsor 4 registered dental hygienists to join us. If you have a desire to join a … Continue reading

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Final winner of the April Draw

April 28, 2017 was the date of our final draw for a Sonicare Easyclean Electric Toothbrush.  Congratulations to Bill E.  We hope you enjoy your new toothbrush.

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First Draw Winner

On March 31-2017 we had our first of 3 draws for a FREE Sonicare Easy Clean Electric Toothbrush.  I am happy to say the winner of the first draw was Jack E.  Congratulations Jack and we hope you enjoy your … Continue reading

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Gift from the Heart…A big success…

Gift from the Heart day (Saturday, April 8th) was a big success at Harbour City Dental Hygiene.  Thanks to Catherine Watt, RDH & Melissa Moir (DH student) for their compassion and hard work in giving back to the community.  They were … Continue reading

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Gift From the Heart

Harbour City Dental Hygiene will be participating in Gift From the Heart this year.  Saturday, April 8th from 9am – 4pm.  This is a day of NO COST dental hygiene provided to those in our community who need it most.  … Continue reading

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Barbara J. Heisterman Award

On February 18-2017 Heather was presented with the Barbara J. Heisterman Award at the BCDHA Annual General Meeting. Here is a picture of the award she received. Certainly well deserved Heather and congratulations again…

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Recipient of the Barbara J. Heisterman Award

Heisterman Award 2017  

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Gift From the Heart from Independent dental hygiene practitioners

No Cost Dental Hygiene Care for those in need. Learn more about Gift from the Heart! Click here!    

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Recognition of Dedication to Dental Hygiene Profession

Heather Cooper, RDH has been selected by the BCDHA board of directors as the 2014 recipient of the Diane Gallagher Inspiration Award. The award will be presented at the 2014 BCDHA Luncheon Meeting in Kelowna this fall.  We, the staff … Continue reading

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Thumbs Up!

Times Colonist, Sunday, January 21, 2014: Thumbs up to Heather Cooper, a Nanaimo dental hygienist for creating Share a Smile, an organization that delivers free dental services to remote areas of Vancouver Island where dentists aren’t readily accessible.

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Hygienist Shares a Smile with Remote Communities

An article in Victoria’s Times Colonist exposed the charitable contributions of Heather Cooper, RDH and the Share a Smile Society. This fall, they went to the remote communities of Nootka Sound and held three free dental clinics. Sisters keep a … Continue reading

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National Dental Hygienists Week 2013

Harbour City Dental Hygiene celebrated National Dental Hygienists Week™/Oral Health Month by providing custom fitted mouth guards for the spring football program at John Barsby Community School in Nanaimo, BC. Over 60 students between the ages of 14 and 18 … Continue reading

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Altrusa International: Leading to a Better Community

On behalf of Altrusa of Nanaimio, I wish to extend our appreciation for the donation of toothpaste & bags to put in our care bags. Once or twice a year we fill our home-made bags with personal items & deliver … Continue reading

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Residential Care

Just wanted to say thank you to your team and for Heather’s amazing work with Pappa. He remembered getting his teeth cleaned, and grins at the thought that now his teeth are nice and clean.

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Child Development Centre Fundraiser

Thank you! With appreciation and warm thanks. We at Longlake Chiropractic Centre are proud to announce that our Beer and Burge fundraiser collected over $3000 for the Child Development Centre. Thank you so much for your kind and generous support this … Continue reading

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Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation

Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation is dedicated to a healthy furture for our Central Vancouver Island communities. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is the primary care facility for the communities of Cedar, Gabriola Island, Lantzville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, … Continue reading

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